What to do If I Miss My United Airlines Flight? (Full 2025 Rebooking Guide)

You can speak to a live United representative instantly by calling:

👉 United Airlines Customer Service (USA): +1 (844) 817-0364

This is the fastest way to rebook your ticket, avoid losing the value of your fare, and secure the next available seat.

📌 What To Do Immediately After Missing a United Airlines Flight

If you miss your United Airlines flight—whether due to traffic, long security lines, or unexpected delays—call United Airlines at +1 (844) 817-0364 right away.
United’s support team can:

Check same-day seat availability

Help you rebook your missed flight

Prevent your ticket from being marked as a no-show

Save the remaining value of your reservation

Give you options for fees, waivers, and standby flights

Fast action increases your chances of getting rebooked without losing the full value of your itinerary.

📌 United Airlines Missed Flight Policy (2025 Overview)

1. If you arrived late for personal reasons

If you miss your flight because of:

Traffic delays

Oversleeping

Long airport lines

Late arrival to the gate

United typically marks your ticket as a no-show, which may:

Cancel your entire itinerary, including return flights

Forfeit the value of your ticket

Require you to pay a rebooking fee

Require you to pay any fare difference

But you can often avoid losing your full ticket by calling United immediately at:

📞 +1 (844) 817-0364

United agents may still offer:

✔ Same-day rebooking
✔ Discounted reissue fees
✔ Standby options
✔ The “Flat-Tire Rule” (for genuine unavoidable delays)

2. If you missed your United Airlines flight due to a United delay

If a United-operated flight delay or cancellation caused you to miss your connection:

United generally offers:

Rebooking on the next available flight

Accommodation assistance (hotel, meals if eligible)

Priority seat assignment

Travel vouchers or compensation (in specific cases)

To lock in your protection benefits, call:

📞 +1 (844) 817-0364

3. No-Show Penalties for Missed United Flights

If you fail to check in or board on time, United’s no-show policy may apply:

Fees typically range from $100–$200

Change fees may apply depending on fare class

You may need to pay the fare difference

Return and connecting flights may be cancelled

United strongly recommends calling as soon as you know you may miss the flight:

📞 +1 (844) 817-0364

📌 Can United Reinstate Your Ticket After a Missed Flight?

Yes—United can sometimes reinstate or reactivate your ticket if:

You provide proof of unavoidable circumstances

You missed the flight due to medical emergencies

Weather or road closures caused delays

Reinstatement eligibility varies by fare type.
Verify instantly by calling:

📞 +1 (844) 817-0364